Chiefs *****The Jared Wiley Thread***** - Page 11

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I keep thinking Jared Wiley (TE-TCU) would be a really good understudy to Travis Kelce.

Both former QBs, both very good option-route guys who understand spacing and timing, and Wiley has an athletic profile similar to Kelce (long, lean, vertical speed). Wiley isn't the blocker…
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) April 17, 2024

Sleeper pick in this year's draft? ��

TE Jared Wiley from TCU @dpbrugler��: https://t.co/wG42iYu34u pic.twitter.com/GLyvAu9pB4
— NFL on FOX Podcast (@NFLonFOXPod) April 11, 2024

The Chiefs have a new TE! Here's what you need to know about the Chiefs 4th round pick, Jared Wiley! ��

(fueled by @Holladay1856) pic.twitter.com/MIJRYRSMUt
— KC Sports Network (@KCSportsNetwork) April 27, 2024

Chiefs Fourth Round Draft Pick Jared Wiley https://t.co/njJcuEaKDT
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) April 27, 2024

The TE with the most TDs in college football this past season? Jared Wiley �� pic.twitter.com/Hm6CPzrpWG
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) :-)516147978453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024

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Originally Posted by staylor26:

Travis said on his podcast that Jared Wiley was working out in Texas at “Camp Mahomes” prior to the draft.
— Zack Eisen (@zackeisen21) May 2, 2024

I mean, that's awesome. Inside info that's likely going to pay off. Want to why we moved up for Worthy? Ask Camp Mahomes.
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Originally Posted by philfree:
Seems like with Mahomes being from Texas the Chiefs have developed a Texas connection the last couple of years. I'm going to say Mahomes keeps track of his alma mater and their competition as well as he probably knows the kids coming up from the high schools and where they end up going to school.

That's kinda the feeling I get as well. The 'chicken or egg' question here is 'Texas' over 'Priority prospect'.

I think kids from the local area and up putting themselves more firmly on the Chiefs radar by virtue of geographic proximity to Mahomes.
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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
That's kinda the feeling I get as well. The 'chicken or egg' question here is 'Texas' over 'Priority prospect'.

I think kids from the local area and up putting themselves more firmly on the Chiefs radar by virtue of geographic proximity to Mahomes.

Those things intersected with Worthy but it might have a little to do with where we draft every year in regards to scouting the guys from Texas that are talented but maybe not on everyone's radar like Rice.
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Jared Wiley has impressive acceleration into open space after the catch for 6'6" 250

Effortless gear up once he secures the ball pic.twitter.com/AsLC9Ioesk
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

There are a lot of ways Wiley can attack a defense over the middle -- just ask Baylor

Whether it was flying up the seam, finding the endzone on a catch & run, or securing a pass btwn defenders, Wiley torched the Bears in '23 pic.twitter.com/xsAyDOh2b0
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

Wiley has a good feel for spacing over the middle, btwn defenders as well

Strong route on the first one, good understanding of cheating a route to beat coverage in the 2nd pic.twitter.com/WPypG0OpdC
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

The #Chiefs should have no problem spreading out in 12 or 13p with Wiley on the field

He is efficient enough in his release footwork to flex out & run quick game pic.twitter.com/HTFZ4i05j1
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

He didn't get a target on either of those over routes, but you can see the fluidity of his route path btwn defenders, gaining speed and running into space pic.twitter.com/OhgWL4NAZy
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

It's just one play, but a good representation of what Wiley needs to work on as a blocker

He's athletic and big, but he grabs here and draws holding. Needs to work on his footwork on blocks to help him stay engaged pic.twitter.com/Ov0WGfQ1US
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

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I really think the 12 and 13 sets are going to be crazy dynamic again this year. Wiley adds a nice punch for them.

If they do miss Rice to games this year, I think KC is situated to just roll with more 12 and 13 sets in those games and fill the "Rice" role with Kecle or Gray or Wiley or even Irv Smith.
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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
I do kinda wonder if they invite guys they intend to strongly consider or if some of these guys end up strongly considered BECAUSE they excelled after an invite.

I mean...it seems mostly to be a proximity thing. Mahomes is close, you're in the draft...swing on by.

So do these guys go there at a 5 on the 'likely to be drafted' meter and work themselves up to an 8? Or are they all walking in at 0 because they just happened to be close to where Mahomes was working out and then they end up forcing themselves into the discussion.

Shortened: How predictive is the invite list for Camp Mahomes?

Originally Posted by staylor26:

Jared Wiley has impressive acceleration into open space after the catch for 6'6" 250

Effortless gear up once he secures the ball pic.twitter.com/AsLC9Ioesk
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

There are a lot of ways Wiley can attack a defense over the middle -- just ask Baylor

Whether it was flying up the seam, finding the endzone on a catch & run, or securing a pass btwn defenders, Wiley torched the Bears in '23 pic.twitter.com/xsAyDOh2b0
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

Wiley has a good feel for spacing over the middle, btwn defenders as well

Strong route on the first one, good understanding of cheating a route to beat coverage in the 2nd pic.twitter.com/WPypG0OpdC
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

The #Chiefs should have no problem spreading out in 12 or 13p with Wiley on the field

He is efficient enough in his release footwork to flex out & run quick game pic.twitter.com/HTFZ4i05j1
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

He didn't get a target on either of those over routes, but you can see the fluidity of his route path btwn defenders, gaining speed and running into space pic.twitter.com/OhgWL4NAZy
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

It's just one play, but a good representation of what Wiley needs to work on as a blocker

He's athletic and big, but he grabs here and draws holding. Needs to work on his footwork on blocks to help him stay engaged pic.twitter.com/Ov0WGfQ1US
— Ron Kopp Jr. (@Ron_Kopp) May 1, 2024

Thanks for posting. I think we have to temper them a bit with the whole Big 12 defense thing, but kid seems to have some the goods if he’s fast enough to make it work.
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